Participating in Birdies for Charity means your organization receives 100% of all donations—provided you are a verified 501(c)(3) nonprofit (documentation required).
Additionally, a $100,000 bonus pool will be distributed among participating charities based on their fundraising efforts.
Key dates to know:
- Nonprofit registration opens October 20, 2025
- Donor participation begins November 5, 2025
- Nonprofit Application Deadline: Nonprofits must submit their application by January 5, 2026 to be eligible for the 2026 program.
- All donations, including manual donations (cash or check), must be submitted along with the donation report form by 6:00pm EST. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
How It Works
Pledge & Guess:
Donors contribute a minimum $20 donation to the charity of their choice and guess the number of birdies that will be made by PGA TOUR players during The Cognizant Classic (February 26 – March, 1, 2026).
Grand Prize:
One lucky supporter who correctly guesses the total number of birdies made during the tournament (or closest to without going over) will have the chance to win a $10,000 grand prize! The winner may choose to keep the prize or donate it to a participating charity of their choice. If there is a tie, the winner will be determined by tie breaker questions.
Bonus Pool:
The tournament will contribute $100,000 to a bonus pool that will be distributed among participating charities based on their fundraising efforts.